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As the flagship station of the ABC television network, remains the most-watched television station in the United States. Its "Eyewitness News" format, pioneered in the late 1960s, revolutionized local broadcasting by emphasizing reporter-anchor interaction and on-the-scene storytelling.
As of April 2026, the station is actively expanding its brand into three distinct channels—WABC One, Two, and Three—aiming to challenge the BBC by offering specialized news, talk, and music streams. As the flagship station of the ABC television
In 2025, WABC-TV completed its move from its long-time Upper West Side home at 77 West 66th Street to a brand-new broadcast center at 7 Hudson Square in Lower Manhattan. In 2025, WABC-TV completed its move from its
The station now broadcasts from "Studio 77," a state-of-the-art facility in Midtown Manhattan that allows for simultaneous video streaming and high-quality podcasting. WABC-TV: The Standard-Bearer of News Under current owner , who purchased the station
In 1982, the station shifted to a conservative talk format that has defined it for over 40 years. Under current owner , who purchased the station via Red Apple Media in 2020, WABC has undergone a significant revitalization: